How to Ship Holiday Treats (Without Them Crumbling to Pieces)

It's finally that time of the year again. Christmas music is creeping onto the radio, lights are going up, and that undeniable scent holiday baking is in the air. The best way to spread the holiday spirit is to share baked goods and festive treats with all of your loved ones.

Whether you're shipping goodies to grandma a few counties over or your beloved college student a plane ride away, here's what to make—and how to package it.

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Bars, Brownies, and Fudge

Any square-shaped treat that's a little sticky and soft to the touch should be packaged in separate compartments. Use parchment paper to wrap individual pieces or place squares in cupcake liners. Use a decorative holiday box to line the individually wrapped bites up nicely.

Breads

Sending a loaf of freshly made dessert bread is a delicious way to spread holiday cheer. After completely cooling the bread, wrap the unsliced loaf in plastic wrap and label the packaging with butcher or parchment paper. If you want to spread the love between multiple people, package individual sliced pieces in wax paper envelopes and seal tightly closed.

Liquids, Sauces, Jams, and Nut Butters

Gift non-perishable liquids like flavored extracts or drinking vinegars in large, clear bottles. Use a funnel or paper cone to pour the liquid, and be sure to label them before shipping. For liquids that are thicker, like a caramel sauce or nut butter, spoon the mixture into a glass jar with any reheating instructions.